Ureteric Calculi
Overview
Kidney stones that have traveled into the ureter are known as ureteric calculi, or ureteral stones, and they can cause excruciating pain in the lower back, side, belly, or groin. Urine that contains blood, painful and frequent urination, nausea, and trouble voiding are some of the symptoms. These stones may be composed of calcium, struvite (a result of infection), uric acid, or cystine (a result of genetic disease). Increased fluid intake, drugs, shock wave therapy (ESWL), ureteroscopy, and, in extreme circumstances, surgery are among the available treatment options. It is crucial that a healthcare professional diagnoses and treats patients correctly.
What are the types of Ureteric Calculi?
The composition of ureteral calculi, also known as ureteral stones, is used to classify them:
- Calcium stones are the most prevalent kind and are typically made of calcium phosphate or calcium oxalate.
- Urinary tract infections can cause the formation of struvite stones, which are made of magnesium ammonium phosphate.
- Uric Acid Stones: Often linked to purine-rich diets or illnesses like gout, uric acid stones arise from elevated amounts of uric acid in the urine.
- Cystine Stones: Infrequent stones that develop as a result of cystinuria, a hereditary condition that causes elevated cystine levels in the urine.
Symptoms
The following are signs of ureteric calculi, or ureteral stones:
Severe pain: Colicky, intense pain that can vary in intensity that is felt in the lower back, side, abdomen, or groin.
Hematuria: The presence of blood in the urine, giving it a pink, red, or brown hue.
increased desire to urinate more frequently than usual is known as frequent urination.
Urinating that hurts: Experiencing discomfort or a burning feeling.
Severe pain is frequently accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
Urinary retention or a sense of incomplete bladder emptying are two reasons why passing pee can be difficult.